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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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